The Foster Father
A Lenten Minute Reflection for Thursday, March 19, 2015
by Dcn Bob Bonomi
What does it mean to be a "foster father"? To "foster" someone is to encourage or promote the development of the person in a positive manner. Today we celebrate the solemnity of St. Joseph the husband, and in the optional Gospel from Matthew for today we learn something about what it takes to be a good foster parent. First, righteousness. A willingness to face the unexpected and accept It. And most importantly, a closeness to God in prayer to hear His commands, and the courage to obey them.
Like St. Joseph, we are all called to be foster parents to Jesus in those we encounter in our lives. Do we, like St. Joseph, have what it takes?
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